Women Veteran Education Resources

Explore a variety of educational resources and services designed to support women veterans.

Federal Programs

The Post 9/11 G.I. Bill® (USC Chapter 33)

The Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) helps you pay for school or job training. If you’ve served on active duty after September 10, 2001, you may qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33). Find out if you can get this education benefit.

‘‘GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill."

Veteran Readiness and Employment (USC Chapter 31)

Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) (Formerly known as Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment) provides services to help with job training, education, employment accommodations, resume development, and job seeking skills coaching.

The Montgomery Bill - Active Duty (MGIB-AD) (USC Chapter 30)

The Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB-AD) can help you pay for education and training programs. If you’ve served at least 2 years on active duty, find out if you qualify for the MGIB-AD program.

Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) (USC Chapter 35)

If you’re the child or spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or has disabilities, you may be able to get help paying for school or job training through the DEA program—also called Chapter 35.

Massachusetts Programs

Veteran Education, Employment, & Training Office

The VEET office operates with the goal of providing meaningful connections to education, training and employment opportunities for Veteran and military-affiliated Massachusetts residents to support their educational and career goals.

Massachusetts Department of Higher Education

The Massachusetts Department of Higher Education offers statewide financial assistance programs for veterans education and related benefits.

Office of Student Financial Assistance

The mission of the Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) is to promote and enhance access and success in higher education through the delivery of quality financial aid resources and services to residents of the Commonwealth.

MassReconnect: Free Community College for Adults 25+

MassReconnect is a $20M initiative led by the Department of Higher Education in partnership with Massachusetts’ public community colleges to make higher education more affordable and accessible to students 25 years of age and older.